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Jun 30, 2005
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[June 2005] - Rediscovering Japan: Green Tourism
The phrase "green tourism" is heard more often these days in Japan. This ter...
Jun 30, 2005
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[June 2005] "Re-designing the office copier -- One manufacturer's efforts to conserveresources" Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
May 31, 2005
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[May 2005] Promoting an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle to Protect Lake Teganuma--Efforts of Abiko City in Chiba Prefecture
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
May 31, 2005
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[May 2005] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.8 Linking Research Labs and Society: JFS Seminar: "What Can Technology Learn from Nature?"
On March 14, 2005, Japan for Sustainability held a seminar, entitled "What T...
May 31, 2005
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[May 2005] "Just a Little Effort" -- A New Approach to Environmentalism SpreadsAcross Japan
A growing number of Japanese are questioning the 20th century-type of world ...
Apr 30, 2005
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[April 2005] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.7 "Technologies Learned from Cells" - Interviewee : Dr. Keiji Fujimoto
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Apr 30, 2005
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[April 2005] For the Survival of Humanity on Earth 100 Years from Now -- Tokyo Challenges 2 Types of Warming Phenomena
On February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol on global warming finally came into ...
Apr 30, 2005
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[April 2005] Sustainability Indicators
The "for" in Japan for Sustainability (JFS) indicates two of our hopes: 1) Th...
Mar 31, 2005
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[March 2005] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.6 "Shinkansen Technology Learned from an Owl?" - The story of Eiji Nakatsu
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Mar 31, 2005
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[March 2005] Tokyo's Role in Addressing Air Pollution in Japan
In December 2000, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government completely amended its P...
Mar 31, 2005
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[March 2005] "Working to Ensure Corporate Integrity" (Ito-Yokado Co.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Feb 28, 2005
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[February 2005] "Protecting Pure Water, Clean Air, and Beautiful Forests" (Fuji Photo Film Co.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Feb 28, 2005
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[February 2005] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.5 Junko Kanehiro, a TV program producer, Jump Corporation Inc.
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Feb 28, 2005
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[February 2005] Locally Sustainable Economy Supported by Community Currency
In recent years, we have been witnessing an increasing enthusiasm among Japa...
Jan 31, 2005
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[January 2005] "People, automobiles and nature in harmonious coexistence" (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Jan 31, 2005
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[January 2005] the Regional Circulation Network
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.8 Re-confirming Relationships among P...
Jan 31, 2005
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[January 2005] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.4 Yasushi Umezaki, Environmental Education Planner & Nature Interpreter
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Dec 31, 2004
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[December 2004] "Ecology Through Information Technology (IT)" (NEC Corp.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Dec 31, 2004
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[December 2004] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.3 Sekisui Nature-TechFoundation Program
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Dec 31, 2004
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[December 2004] The Fate of Discarded Personal Computers in Japan
How many personal computers (PCs) are being used in Japan? In fiscal 2002, th...
Nov 30, 2004
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[November 2004] "Creating a Beautiful Living Environment" (Tokyu Corp.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Nov 30, 2004
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[November 2004] Information Sharing and Disclosure in Niseko, Where Citizens Come First
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
Nov 30, 2004
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[November 2004] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.2 Second interviewee:Kiichi Takemoto
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Re...
Oct 31, 2004
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[October 2004] Japan Junior Chamber [of Commerce]
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.7 "Building a Slow Society where...
Oct 31, 2004
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[October 2004] JFS Biomimicry Interview Series: No.1 First interviewee:Manabu Akaike
Technologies Learned from Living Things: Concepts and Examples - Front Line Rep...
Oct 31, 2004
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[October 2004] Rebuilding Every 20 Years Renders Sanctuaries Eternal - the Sengu Ceremony at Jingu Shrine in Ise
Japanese people have worshipped at Jingu Shrine, located in Ise City, Mie Pre...
Sep 30, 2004
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[September 2004] "Building Partnership with Customers: The Challenge to Become an Integrated Energy Company" (Cosmo Oil Co)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Sep 30, 2004
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[September 2004] Sustainable Management Forum of Japan
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.6 Environmental Management Rating tha...
Sep 30, 2004
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[September 2004] Identifying Technologies that Learn from Nature -- Introducing the "JFS Biomimicry Project"
"How would it be to fly like a bird?" Pursuing this question, the W...
Sep 30, 2004
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[September 2004] The 3rd 'Top Eco-City' Contest Held in Japan by the National Eco-City Contest Network
Outline of Japan's Top Eco-City Contest Japan's Top Eco-City Contest was fir...
Aug 31, 2004
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[August 2004] "All for Children of Children of Children" (Yamada Bee Farm)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Aug 31, 2004
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[August 2004] "Helping Weave a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle with Organic Cotton 'Made in Earth'" (Made in Earth)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Aug 31, 2004
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[August 2004] Towards Building a Society with Sound Material Cycles: the Zero WasteDeclaration from Kamikatsu Town in Tokushima Prefecture
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
Aug 31, 2004
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[August 2004] JFS - Platform for International Youth Discussions onSustainable Society
Japan for Sustainability (JFS) shares information on environmental initiatives...
Jul 31, 2004
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[July 2004] "REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 60% by 2010" (Seiko Epson)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Jul 31, 2004
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[July 2004] "BREWING JAPANESE SAKE FROM NATURE'S GIFTS"(Kikusui Brewing Co.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Jul 31, 2004
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[July 2004] REUSABLE GLASS BOTTLES IN JAPAN
We drink various kinds of beverages every day. While what we drink are liquids...
Jun 30, 2004
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[June 2004] "AIMING AT BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY THROUGH INVESTMENT AND LOANS, KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION" (Development Bank of Japan)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
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[June 2004] "AIMING TO ENHANCE SOCIAL VALUE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION" ChuoAoyama PwC Sustainability Research Institute (CSRI) & ChuoAoyama Sustainability Certification Organization (CASCert)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
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[June 2004] GETTING OVER MINAMATA DISEASE - MINAMATA CITY WORKS TOBECOME MODEL ENVIRONMENTAL CITY
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
Jun 30, 2004
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[June 2004] SURVEY OF JAPANESE CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS REVEALS TRENDS
About 600 Japanese companies are said to have issued environmental reports. T...
May 31, 2004
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[May 2004] "PURSUING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF NATURAL GAS" (Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
May 31, 2004
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[May 2004] DEVELOPMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN JAPAN
Starting in the mid 1990s, an increasing number of Japanese companies began d...
Apr 30, 2004
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[April 2004] OHATA TOWN REMOVES EMBARKMENTS TO RESTORE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM
"Initiatives and Achievements of Local Governments in Japan" Article Series No....
Apr 30, 2004
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[April 2004] THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE AND FOOD ASSOCIATION (ILFA)
"Unique NGOs in Japan" Article Series No.5 MILLET FOOD CHANGES YOUR BODY AND L...
Apr 30, 2004
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[April 2004] GREEN PURCHASING TAKING ROOT IN JAPAN
Green purchasing and procurement have flourished over the past few years in J...
Mar 31, 2004
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[March 2004] "DESIGNING A RESOURCE RECYCLING SOCIETY" (AMITA CORPORATION)
"TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE JAPAN - CORPORATIONS AT WORK" ARTICLE SERIES Article No....
Mar 31, 2004
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[March 2004] ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BORN FROM WATERFRONT REVIVAL MOVEMENT
"Report on Environmental Education" Article Series No.5 Dateline: March, the ye...
Mar 31, 2004
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[March 2004] SEIKATSU CLUB APPROACHES FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH THE CONSUMER'S EYES
http://www.seikatsuclub.coop/english/index.html In Japan, there are many Cons...
Mar 31, 2004
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[March 2004] RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY RECYCLES 'ABOVE-GROUND RESOURCES'
Japan's raw materials industry has been turning to recycling businesses in re...
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